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TLR TEN-SCTE 3.0 4WD SC truck – Coming soon

Posted: 19 Jul 2016 01:15 PM PDT

Team Losi Racing will soon have their new TEN-SCTE 3.0 1/10th scale 4WD short course truck available, given first “leaked” images. So far nothing is known about the features and specifications but a first chassis image indicates new 22-style shock absorbers with short springs as well as lightweight carbon fibre shock towers. More information and images will become available in tome for the official release.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

Novotny & Bidovsky win at Czech EP Buggy Nats Rd4

Posted: 19 Jul 2016 08:24 AM PDT

The fourth round of the Czech 1/10th Buggy Nationals was held in Usti nad Labemn on a huge astroturf track. Xray’s Kaja Novotny would grab the overall TQ in 2WD thanks to winning Q2 and Q3 after suffering problems in the opening qualifier. In the 4WD category, Kaja was in a league of his own, taking all qualifiers to grab the overall TQ and pole position for the finals. The young man continued to dominate in the 2WD A-main events, eventually winning A1 and A2 to take the overall win early. Xray teammate Ales Bidovsky would have to settle for the runner-up spot while Marek Schiller (PR) completed the top 3 result.

2WD final results:
1. Kaja Novotny – Xray
2. Ales Bidovsky – Xray
3. Marek Schiller – PR
4. Ivo Viktorin – PR
5. Roman Bilek – Xray
6. Jakub Kapras – Team Durango
7. David Krizak – TLR
8. Jindrich Jirak – Xray
9. Felix Uhyrek – Xray
10.Lucie Steigrova – TLR

The 4WD mains were a different affair though. Starting from the pole position Kaja made some unusual mistakes in A1, eventually finishing in second place. Kaja would strike back in the second A-main, shifting the decision for the overall win to A3 and at the end it was Ales Bidovsky who would take the overall win from Kaja with Roman Bilek rounding out an all-Xray podium.

4WD final results:
1. Ales Bidovsky – Xray
2. Kaja Novotny – Xray
3. Roman Bilek – Xray
4. Marek Schiller – PR
5. Marcel Dostal – Xray
6. Petr Tomasek – Xray
7. Ondrej Vicha – PR
8. Ladislav Razek – Team C
9. Ladislav Pokorny – Team C
10.Petr Tomasek Jr – Xray

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

8th annual Timezone Grand Prix – Report

Posted: 19 Jul 2016 07:50 AM PDT

After a glorious racing weekend, the Timezone Grand Prix is quickly becoming America’s favourite on-road race of the year. The 8th annual TZGP was in high demand as it was sold out months prior to the race date reaching maximum capacity at 150 entries. Arguably, the best track and race event to ever be held in a backyard, space is definitely limited to those who register and plan in advance. Making this event more accessible for travellers near and far, onsite camping and RV hookup as well as the world famous St Cyr BBQ definitely enhances the experience making this race more like a family reunion with awesome racing as a bonus. While some call it the “Woodstock of RC” and others call it “RC’s best kept secret”, without a doubt there is something truly special about the Timezone Grand Prix.

Race organiser, Ryan Newberry and his dedicated track crew went all out to make this year’s event better than any in the past. The race director’s booth was upgraded and remodelled, the track surface smoothed and sealed, fresh paint on every line and curb, and the pits were covered from the summer sun with new pit tables added for the growing number of racers. Finally, this wouldn’t be world class event without the “Voice of RC” and RD extraordinaire, Scotty Ernst on the mic calling the races. The racing was unquestionably fantastic with top racers from around the US, Canada, and even as far as Shanghai competing for the right to call themselves the 2016 TZGP Champion.

Making the trip from Shanghai, China, newly signed Xray ace JJ Wang was making a return trip to the TZGP after a two year absence. Delighted to be back, Wang was looking stellar throughout practice and qualifying setting the fastest time to earn the overall TQ in Modified Sedan. A1 didn’t see much action as the top 4 drivers would finish in the exact same order they qualified giving Wang his first win in Modified Touring Car. Xray’s Ralph Burch would finish 2nd despite Team Associated’s Keven Hebert constant, lingering pressure. Hebert would have to settle for 3rd in A1. A2 saw the young Chinese/American rise to another level as he was able to distance himself quickly from the start. Lap after lap, Wang would build his lead and deliver a near flawless performance giving Wang the only 20 lap run of the weekend and the overall win in just 2 mains. Team Associated’s Keven Hebert would find his way around Burch early and finish with a strong 2nd. The 2016 Reedy Open champion Julian Wong, who made his first appearance to the TZGP this weekend, showcased his talents by finishing 3rd. Continuing where he left off, Wang was on fire once again leading A3 from tone to tone. Hebert would finish with another 2nd giving him 2nd overall. Xray’s Max Kuenning would have his best finish in A3 by finishing 3rd.

Xray’s Tim Copp was a show stealer in the 17.5 Stock Sedan class by qualifying 3rd, but turned the speed on when it mattered most. With clutch driving and smoothness, Copp would find a way to win A1 and A2 resulting in Copp being able to sit out in A3. Not having a great A1, Ryan Brownlee would dig deep to finish 2nd in A2 and A3 giving Brownlee another 2nd overall for the weekend. Reigning 17.5 Stock Sedan champion, Devin Patterson didn’t have the luck this year and would have to settle for 3rd overall with a terrific win in A3.

Scale Spec VTA saw Mike Rydwell earn the very important TQ position. Rydell was unable to convert the win in A1, but was able to find a way to win A2 and A3 to take the overall. Hot on Rydwell’s bumper in each of the 3 mains, Ryan Brownlee was never far behind and always ready to capitalise. Brownlee would finish 2nd overall with two 2nd place finishes. Taking the win in A1 in an epic 3-car battle was Scott Barnes. Barnes had a great showing all weekend qualifying 2nd and finishing 3rd overall in Scale Spec/VTA.

1/10th Nitro Sedan once again showcased the shear speed of JJ Wang. Confident in his Mugen cars, the young star was yet again flawless when it counted most. Unfazed by the pressure, Wang found his rhythm early and slowly disappeared from the view of his competitors and took a dominating win adding 1/10th Nitro Sedan to his weekend’s accomplishments. Unfortunately for 2nd and 3rd place qualifier, Ralph Burch and Richard St Cyr would DNF leaving the podium completely open. Rising behind Wang, Bryce Butterfield would seize the opportunity and put in a fabulous drive to finish 2nd while B-main bump up, Ryan Newbury who started 10th put in the drive of a lifetime to find his way to the 3rd spot on the podium.

In his quest for a perfect weekend, Mugen’s JJ Wang had one final feat to accomplish before completing his clean sweep. As the tone went off, Wang was quickly under attack by Joaquin Desoto Jr. By the 4th lap Desoto Jr. would find away around Wang, however it would be short lived as Wang would reclaim the lead after a mistake by Desoto Jr. Xray’s Richard St Cyr would battle his way back after a bad start to his 30 minute main. Fighting till the end, St Cyr would go on to finish 2nd on the podium. Following in St Cyr’s footsteps, Serpent’s KJ Jones would also recover from a poor start and work his way to the 3rd step on the podium. Sweeping 3 classes and doing it in dominating fashion, JJ Wang would win the 1/8th Open Nitro class putting an exclamation mark to his weekend.

The GT8 class has gained in popularity over the years and this year, it was more competitive than ever with Serpent’s Joaquin Desoto Sr/Jr both making the trip from Florida. After qualifying wrapped up, Desoto Jr. would earn the overall TQ and lead the 10-car field from the start of the race. Slowly, the Serpent ace would start to put distance between him and his competitors. However on lap 24, Desoto Jr. would flame out after a bad crash and momentarily lose the lead. With too much pace, Desoto would inch his way back and regain what was once his and cross the line winning the GT8 title. 2nd and 3rd place was decided in an intense back and forth battle between Mike Biscieglia and Wisconsin’s own Scotty Ernst. After 30 minutes of racing, Ernst would chase Biscieglia to the line finishing only 0.6 seconds behind in an epic finish to the wire.

Thanks to Thomas Tran for the report.

Revolution Design RP Ultra Motor Weight 15g

Posted: 19 Jul 2016 07:14 AM PDT

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced their all-new 15g Ultra Motor Weight. Made for hassle-free chassis weight distribution changes the lightest in RDRP’s line of motor weights the 15g variant is of an updated design with milled-out sections that allow for improved motor cooling compared to the previous design. It can be fasted to the motor using two countersunk screws and unused mounting positions on the motor’s front plate, making for much easier installation and maintenance as it stays attached to the motor even when it is taken out of the chassis. The weight helps to up the car’s weight or optimise the weight distribution of buggies, touring and pan cars and it is simply inserted between the motor and the motor mount. The weight is usable with most 540 and 550-size brushless motors.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

Mara & Götzl successful at Czech Open Rd6

Posted: 19 Jul 2016 06:44 AM PDT

Round six of the Czech Open series was held at the Horni Jeleni track this past weekend. Jiri Mara (Serpent) grabbed the pole position for the Nitro Buggy main final with Max Götzl (Xray) on the 2 spot on the grid. Right from the start of the main both were in a close battle for the top spot but in the second half Max started to make some mistakes, allowing Jiri to stretch the lead and to bring home the win in front of Max while Tomas Kapicka (Kyosho) completed the top 3 result. With the second place Max Götzel would take the win in the Junior ranking from Fanda Kalenda and Milan Mudra (both Xray).

Nitro Buggy final results:
1. Jiří Mára – Serpent
2. Max Götzl – Xray
3. Tomáš Kapička – Kyosho
4. Fanda Kalenda – Xray
5. Jiří Dvořák – Mugen
6. Milan Mudra – Xray
7. Petr Javorovský – Mugen
8. Adam Babka – Xray
9. Jan Zámiš – Mugen
10.Martin Rytíř – Losi
11.Ondřej Kulhánek – Xray
12.Martin Zicha – Mugen

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Jan Ratheisky doubles at TOS Vienna

Posted: 19 Jul 2016 06:15 AM PDT

Last weekend’s Tonisport Onroad Series Austria was held at the 1. MRC Wiener Neustadt track in Vienna. The event attracted about 80 entries with both local drivers and also guests from abroad attending in several electric on-road classes. In Touring Stock and Formula, Xray’s Jan Ratheisky was the man to beat as he claimed the top qualifier position in both categories and he also brought home the win with Toni Matteo (Tamiya) and Nikolai Måheim (VBC Racing) coming in second and third respectively in the Touring Stock class while the Formula podium was rounded out by Andreas Stiebler (Xray) and Matej Dobnikar (Xray).

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Arrowmax black & gold V2 tool base

Posted: 19 Jul 2016 05:03 AM PDT

Arrowmax have introduced their new black and gold coloured V2 tool base. The version 2 incorporates slots for Arrowmax’ popular multi shock clamp and the V2 turnbuckle wrenches along milled-out holes to hold various 22mm, 18mm and 14mm tools. Overall a total of 24 tools and wrenches can be stored on the pit table with the new variant coming in a luxurious black and gold finish, matching Arrowmax’ respective Anniversary tool range.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

Serpent Cobra GT Nickel-coated clutch bell

Posted: 19 Jul 2016 04:50 AM PDT

Coming for Serpent’s nitro-powered Cobra GT cars is a Nickel-coated 2-speed clutch bell. Made from lightweight 7075-T6 aluminium and sporting a Nickel plating the clutch bell is about 60 percent lighter than the standard steel version, scrubbing valuable rotational mass for improved acceleration. The CNC-machined bell features precision-machined bearing fits and it can be used with alloy, the original black or the new yellow clutch shoes as well as a mix of those.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

Saheeb & Hong win at Singapore EP Buggy Nats Rd4

Posted: 19 Jul 2016 04:40 AM PDT

Round four of the Singapore Electric Buggy National Series was held at the city-state’s downtown Urban PlaySpace track this past weekend. In the 4WD class, Dennis Chiang (Xray) took the provisional TQ, before an EFRA-inspired SuperPole shootout gave the pole position to young China-based racer, Koh Boon Yang (HB Racing). In the finals, each of the four rounds that were held before the rain came produced different winners with the top 4 drivers all being tie on points. Ultimately Ismail Saheeb (Xray) was declared the overall winner on a tie-break, with Dennis claiming second, and Boon Yang finishing third.

4WD final results:
1. Ismail Saheeb – Xray
2. Dennis Chiang – Xray
3. Koh Boon Yang – HB Racing
4. Adib Aiman – Xray
5. Ben Goh – Kyosho
6. Romi – Xray
7. Thomas Teo – Serpent
8. Sharin – SWorkz

In the 2WD Class, Jeremy Hong (Yokomo) dominated qualifying as well as the finals, winning all four rounds. He was however hardly chased by Ismail Saheeb (Xray) and Adib Aiman (Xray), who eventually finished second and third respectively.

2WD final results:
1. Jeremy Hong – Yokomo
2. Ismail Saheeb – Xray
3. Adib Aiman – Xray
4. Ben Goh – Kyosho
5. Thomas Teo – Serpent

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Jörn Neumann wins final West Division Offroad regional

Posted: 19 Jul 2016 03:01 AM PDT

The final round of the German West Division 1/10th Off-road regionals, qualifier for the Nationals, was held at the RCRT Duisburg track. A pretty big track for 1/10th scale buggies the lap times were in the 38 to 39 seconds region and most drivers opted to run rear motor cars in the 2WD class. One of the few drivers to campaign a mid motor vehicle was Jörn Neumann and he pretty much dominated the field by taking all three qualifiers and also the opening two 15-car A-mains to grab the day’s win from Patrick Fischer (Team Associated) and Thorsten Schmitz (Serpent).

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]